PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, announced that it will align its operations and supply chain to the U.N. Global Compact’s Business Ambition for 1.5⁰C, and will work to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2030 and to net-zero by 2050. The company is committed to doing its part in limiting the rise of global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 F) or less above pre-industrial levels, the limit deemed necessary by the U.N. to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. “Climate change demands urgent action, and it’s absolutely critical...

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer is now offering an improved product with 50 percent longer life and an industry-leading seven-year warranty, without increasing the list price. Effective December 1, 2019, all XLERATOR and XLERATOReco Hand Dryers are warrantied for seven years; this covers all parts, and most importantly, the motor. Many other hand dryers on the market offer a lesser, more restrictive warranty, typically 1 to 5 years. William Gagnon, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Excel Dryer recommends buyers thoroughly review the warranty of any dryer they are considering purchasing. He cautions, “Though some manufacturers offer longer warranties, a review...

JASPER, IND.—Indiana Furniture began taking orders on the new KickStart Lounge, a modern collection designed to address a wide range of applications for social workplaces and community spaces. KickStart’s flexible lounge and table offerings combine with collaborative elements to create inviting spaces for people to gather, work, re-energize, and learn. The collection’s classic forms and refined scale are enhanced through precise details, tailored upholstery available with contrasting fabrics, and a horizontal stitch detail. Two back styles, with or without a pillow, combine with upholstery options to create a versatile aesthetic ranging from casual to sophisticated. Freestanding and modular pieces allow...

DELAVAN, WIS.— Alternative Utility Services, Inc. (AUS Energy), a national leader in comprehensive energy services, launched WaterWatch, a cloud-based water management service for property management companies and building owners. Water and sewer bills are rapidly becoming the highest utility expense, and one of the easiest ways for property owners and operators to control these rising costs is to avoid paying for water they don’t use, particularly when that water use comes as the result of leaks in faucets, irrigation systems, toilets, and more. In fact, the American Water Works Assn. reports that just a single leaking toilet has the potential...

BOULDER, COLO.—Eco-Products, a Novolex brand, announced the introduction of a line of compostable utensils for use in Cutlerease, a new dispenser that offers customers one fork, knife or spoon at a time. The patented system improves cleanliness, reduces waste, saves space and provides customers with a more convenient way to get compostable utensils. Waddington North America, also a Novolex brand, introduced the Cutlerease system for single-use utensils earlier this year. Eco-Products is now offering BPI-certified compostable forks, spoons and knives that are compatible with this dispenser. “Cutlerease’s innovative design dispenses clean, compostable cutlery one piece at a time, with the guest using the...

ATLANTA—Carrier has added new i-Vu Smart Valves to the suite of components available for the i-Vu building automation system, making it even easier to maintain occupant comfort, optimize energy usage and resolve problems faster. The Smart Valves provide operators access to valve performance data from anywhere at any time, as well as quick error detection with integrated fault detection and diagnostics. The new i-Vu Smart Valves were designed in collaboration with Belimo, a leader in the development and production of actuator solutions. They integrate seamlessly with the i-Vu building automation system, which automatically notifies operators if a valve has failed,...

ATLANTA—Mohawk Industries announced at Greenbuild that the company’s Air.o Unified Soft Flooring (USF) line has achieved rigorous Declare and Health Product Declaration (HPD) certifications. Air.o was showcased as part of Mohawk’s portfolio of flooring solutions designed to minimize environmental impact at the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The Air.o display at Mohawk’s booth helped the manufacturer earn the coveted Green Exhibitor Attendee Choice award at the international trade show. Engineered with just one material and latex-free with no “new carpet” smell, Air.o is the only 100 percent recyclable soft flooring available in the market. The line continues to expand to meet growing...

MIAMI—Green Lodging News welcomes ffuuss to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Hand Dryers” category. Organizations like the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Johns Hopkins Medicine clearly state: hand dryers equal hand hygiene. The most effective way to reduce the risk of infection is to wash your hands with soap and water, then drying your hands is crucial for good hygiene, because wet skin provides a hospitable environment for microorganisms and, as a result, can increase probability of transmitting pathogens. FFUUSS hand dryers contain a high-quality HEPA H13 filter with 99.97 percent efficiency to ensure...

FORT WASHINGTON, PENN.—Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, launched two new Papernet brand products at ISSA Show North America 2019 in Las Vegas. The small core toilet tissue and Ready Table interfolded napkins contribute to waste reduction and, as a result, greater environmental stewardship. “We continue to develop products with an emphasis on sustainable hygiene,” said Giorgia Giove, Marketing Manager—Away from Home for Sofidel America. “Small core toilet tissue and Ready Table interfolded napkins empower businesses to reduce their carbon footprints by reducing waste.” The new small core tissue limits waste by allowing more paper to fit in a smaller roll—each roll holds more than eight rolls of...

TROY, OHIO—In an effort to provide greater value and convenience to users of Hobart products and other ITW Food Equipment Group brands, Hobart Service announced that it is making service manuals for select products from ITW Food Equipment Group brands available for download to end users and other equipment servicers. “Over the years we’ve had customers, often restaurant owners who are technically adept and do it all, reach out looking for information that would give them the flexibility of being able to handle simple maintenance tasks themselves,” said Eric Reisner, Vice President and General Manager of Hobart Service. “We’ve heard...